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Are psychedelics breaking science?

2024/10/23
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Recent studies suggest psychedelics can treat mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and addiction. However, a challenge lies in conducting research due to the obvious effects of psychedelics, making it difficult to use placebos and conduct blind studies.
  • Psychedelics show promise in treating PTSD, depression, and addiction.
  • The noticeable effects of psychedelics make placebo-controlled studies challenging.
  • Some researchers question if positive outcomes are due to the drug or patient expectations.

Shownotes Transcript

Drugs like ecstasy and mushrooms have shown promise as mental health treatments, but they’re also exposing some major cracks in how scientists study the brain.

Guests: Jonathan Lambert), science journalist; Boris Heifets), professor at Stanford University of Medicine; Amy Mcguire), professor at Baylor College of Medicine

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